FAA wants to change this old system
- Posted on June 15, 2026
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FAA wants to change this old system
Many of America’s busiest air traffic control towers still rely on paper flight strips to track aircraft movements. Now, the FAA is pushing to replace the decades-old system with digital technology. Supporters say it’s overdue, while critics question whether electronics can match the reliability of paper and pen. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.
